Culture GC (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae)
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Culture GC (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae)
Lab Test Details
| SIM |
40130 |
| CPT |
87070 |
| Synonyms |
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| Specimen Type |
Genital specimens, throat, rectal, eyes |
| Container |
Culturette Swab |
| Collection Instructions |
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| Volume |
1 swab |
| Additional Information |
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Specimen Processing Instructions |
Never Refrigerate
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| Transport Requirements |
Room temp. Transport immediately |
| Specimen Stability |
Room temp < 2hrs after collection |
| Rejection Criteria |
• Improper swab used
• Improperly labeled or identified
• Stability exceeded |
| Reference Range |
No Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated |
| Critical Value |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated |
| Test Includes |
Isolation and identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. |
| Methodology |
Culture |
| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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| Reviewed By |
Amanda Blackwell |
| Reviewed Date |
12/02/2021 |
| Supplemental |
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